Brew New Coffees Every Month
ROASTER'S PICKS
Monthly Single Origin Coffee Selection
Our Roaster's Pick Filter
Flavour Profile:
Gatina is a community of 790 small farmers, each looking after a few hundred trees on their land. This scale lets them give every tree proper attention and pick only the best cherries. That focus on detail lifts the quality and value of the coffee.
Each month, our roaster selects a standout coffee for filter brewing - one that’s captured their attention for its exceptional quality and unique flavour profile. These coffees embody everything we love about specialty coffee, highlighting the care and craft behind every bean.
- Farmer: Various Small Holder Farmers, Gatina Washing Station
- Region: Gatina Nyeri
- Altitude:
- Coffee Varietal: Batian, Ruiru 11, SL28 & SL34
- Coffee Processing Method: Fully Washed
Our Roaster's Pick Espresso
Flavour Profile:
Kieni is part of the Mugaga Cooperative, a group that supports more than 4,800 farmers across Nyeri. Mugaga helps growers lift yields with better inputs, training and support. Their work keeps high quality coffee and a strong community.
Each month, our roaster selects a standout coffee for espresso brewing. One that’s captured their attention for its exceptional quality and unique flavour profile. These coffees embody everything we love about specialty coffee, highlighting the care and craft behind every bean.
- Farmer: Various Smallholders Farmers, Kieni Factory
- Region: Kieni Nyeri
- Altitude:
- Coffee Varietal: Batian, Ruiru 11, SL28 & SL34
- Coffee Processing Method: Fully Washed
Meet The Roaster
Hey, I’m Oliver, the coffee roaster here at Blackboard.
My coffee journey actually kicked off back in 2015 in Wellington, NZ. I started roasting a couple of years ago and honestly just fell in love with the process.
My favourite part of joining the Blackboard team has been the great quality of green beans that land in the roastery and getting to unlock those amazing flavours is what excites me every day.
When I’m on the other side of the bar, you’ll catch me ordering a small double-shot flat white.
Enjoy this month's pick!
Espresso Coffee Bundles
Filter Coffee Bundles
Coffee Beans FAQs
Espresso roasts are crafted to emphasise a balanced flavour profile, with deeper caramelisation for sweetness and body, perfect for rich, creamy shots.
Filter roasts, however, are lighter and brighter, designed to highlight clean acidity and nuanced floral/fruity notes. Perfect for savouring the pure experience of the coffee.
It all comes down to your brew method and recipe! For filter coffee, you'll need about 15g per cup, while espresso calls for around 18g per shot.
For filter coffee, 1kg bag would make around 60 cups. And for espresso coffee, 1kg bag would make around 55 cups.
When you buy fresh roasted coffee, the expiry date isn’t the most reliable indicator of freshness. Coffee is at its peak for about two weeks after roasting, after which it gradually loses quality and flavour depending on storage conditions. Using appropriate storage, like an Airscape canister, helps extend its freshness and flavour significantly.
We highly recommend Airscape canisters, which help prolong the flavour and quality of your coffee. Avoid storing coffee where it might be exposed to moisture or oxidation, as these factors can cause it to deteriorate more quickly. For this reason, Airscape canisters are the recommended storage solution for preserving your coffee’s freshness.
We highly recommend getting your coffee beans directly from the roastery. This way, you guarantee freshness and higher quality compared to commercial grade coffee. We offer only fresh roasted specialty coffee, backed by an experienced team dedicated to crafting the magic in every cup.